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Friday, April 4th, 2025
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Good morning, St. Cloud. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local couple Liz Meyer and Travis Harjes opened Backwards Bread Co. in St. Cloud in 2019 and the bakery now makes up to 25 types of bread and popular almond croissants from scratch. It sources local items like honey and maple syrup and runs programs that give back to the community — strengthening local connections. St. Cloud Times
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A St. Joseph woman was hurt when the car she was in collided with a semi at 1:30 p.m. on Interstate 94 between Avon and St. Joseph on April 2nd while snow and ice covered the road — her passenger was taken to St. Cloud Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and the driver from St. Cloud was unharmed. WJON
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Great River Children's Museum is now selling flexible yearly memberships before its grand opening with a two-person package starting at $150—families can add more members and get access to special programs and private events. Members will reserve visit times online to avoid crowding and learn about discount programs, the grand opening, and job opportunities soon. WJON
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local high school and middle school robotics teams are competing at River’s Edge Convention Center today for the First Robotics Granite City Regional tournament as they aim to qualify for the world championship in Houston. The event runs from 8:00 a.m. today until Saturday, and first-time participants from Sartell face tough challenges — repeated adjustments to robot parts — as they learn skills to succeed. KNSI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ St. Cloud Public Utilities Department will conduct its annual wastewater collection system cleaning and maintenance from April through October using high-pressure water equipment — the process helps remove blockages and tree roots. Residents may hear a rumbling sound and notice water in sinks, bathtubs or toilets during the work and should call Public Utilities if any odors persist. City of St. Cloud
- ➤ St. Cloud State University is not renewing the lease on its long-used welcome center at 5th Avenue Live so the building owner can convert the 12,000 square-foot ground level to 16 apartments— the St. Cloud Planning Commission will consider the proposal Tuesday, April 8th. KNSI
- ➤ Today, the City of St. Cloud reminded residents to clear all sidewalks on their property within 24 hours of a snowfall by removing snow and ice down to bare pavement and cleaning curb cuts and crosswalks (for handicap access). City staff will remove snow if needed and bill property owners (with a $250 fine) for non-compliance. KNSI
TRAVEL NEWS
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French Quarter Fête - Annual Spring Gala
5-8 p.m. — St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center — Tickets available beginning February 7 — Enjoy cocktails, dinner, and live music while supporting the St. John’s Boys’ Choir.
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Mary Poppins Musical
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Paramount Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical performance that captivates audiences of all ages with stunning talent and visuals.
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Live Music at Legends Bar & Grill
8-10 p.m. — Legends Bar and Grill — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of live music at a local favorite venue.
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Easter Egg Hunt & Touch-A-Truck
10 AM – 12 PM — Sherburne History Center — Free entry — Celebrate Easter with the biggest egg hunt in Sherburne County featuring fun activities and a Touch-A-Truck event.
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Earth Day Succulent Make & Take
3-6 p.m. — Crossroads Center — Free entry — Celebrate Earth Day by planting your own succulent in a fun and creative environment.
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SAFe® 5.1 Lean Portfolio Management Training
9 AM – 1 AM — St. Cloud, Minnesota — $1299 early bird — Gain practical tools for implementing Lean Portfolio Management in a hands-on training course.
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C. Willi Myles Comedy Show
7:30-9 p.m. — Paramount Center for the Arts — Tickets required — Experience the humor of America’s Everyday Comedian with relatable stories from life in the South to Minnesota.
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